Author: Jim Monk

Banana Ball is coming to Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) — World-famous Banana Ball is coming to Newman Outdoor Field in 2026. The Firefighters will play the newly-formed Indianapolis Clowns June 26 and 27. Banana Ball was popularized by the Savannah Bananas, and has rules that are meant to enhance the fan experience. Some of those rule changes include a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls that…

Plea agreement reached for Fargo activist accused of stealing state grant money

FARGO (KVRR) – A plea agreement has been reached for a Fargo activist accused of misappropriating money she received after applying for grants from the North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction. According to court documents, a change of plea hearing has been scheduled Oct. 20 for Faith Dixon. Terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed. “We are pleased to…

NWS upgrades deadly June 20 Enderlin tornado to EF-5

Enderlin, ND tornado, June 20, 2025. (Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller) FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service says a deadly June 20 tornado that caused extensive damage to the Enderlin, North Dakota area was more powerful than originally determined. Three people were killed. Forecasters say the tornado was an EF-5, with an estimated peak wind speed of more than 210…

Longtime National Guard commander applauds sweeping changes in military

Retired N.D. National Guard Adjutant General Mike Haugen.FARGO (KVRR) – A former North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General says it’s about time that the Pentagon shifts away from the policies of the past and refocuses on higher standards for the military. Retired Major General Mike Haugen of Fargo says he’s a strong supporter of the sweeping changes being imposed by…

Detroit Lakes man dead after crash near Perham

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A 65-year-old Detroit Lakes man is dead after a crash west of Perham Monday afternoon. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the 65-year-old was riding a motorcycle westbound and failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of a county road. The motorcycle crashed into a pickup in the intersection. The person who…

Man wanted in Fargo shooting arrested, police still searching for other suspect

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man wanted in a shooting last Wednesday night in Fargo has been arrested. Fargo police say 24-year-old Braden Poitra was arrested in West Fargo at about 9:00 Tuesday night by officers with the Metro Street Crimes Unit and West Fargo Police. He’s facing charges on several warrants for attempted murder, reckless endangerment, armed robbery, and aggravated…

Update: State, county, local law enforcement involved with Fargo Davies High School investigation

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says state, county and local law enforcement officials are working on an investigation that involves the use of Snapchat to create and distribute sexually explicit materials by students at Fargo Davies High School. “Our North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation is working closely with county and city law-enforcement agencies,” North Dakota…